# Emilia-Romagna tourism transport development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emilia-romagna-tourism-transport-development
> Updated: 2026-09-12T06:59:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Emilia-Romagna is experiencing growth in tourism-related transportation infrastructure and usage. Regional President Michele de Pascale has advocated for improved airport infrastructure at Rimini and Forlì to support rising passenger numbers, noting that the share of foreign tourists has increased from 22% to 33% over the last decade.

Simultaneously, regional rail services saw a 2.2% increase in usage during the summer of 2026, with over 7.3 million passengers traveling in July and August. Notable growth was observed in weekend connections between Milan and the northern Romagna coast, as well as services connecting Piedmont and Venice to the Riviera. New international links, such as the Eurocity service between Zurich and Rimini, have also been established to facilitate travel between Switzerland and various cities in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Emilia-Romagna regional trains see passenger growth in summer 2026

Emilia-Romagna's regional trains carried over 7.3 million passengers in July and August 2026, driven by increased demand for direct summer connections to the Riviera from cities like Milan and Zurich.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilia-romagna-regional-trains-see-passenger-growth-in-summer-2026

### 2026-09-05: Rimini and Forlì airports target 1 million passengers

Emilia-Romagna officials are pushing for airport expansion and enhanced international marketing for Rimini and Forlì to support growing tourism and regional economic stability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rimini-and-forl-airports-target-1-million-passengers

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Cite as: Emilia-Romagna tourism transport development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/emilia-romagna-tourism-transport-development